Sharjah: The 14th edition of the International Conference and Exhibition on Pharmacy and Medicine (ICPM) commenced on Wednesday at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) under the theme 'Building a Culture of Innovation and Technology in the Healthcare Sector.'
According to Emirates News Agency, the event has attracted participation from over 150 local, regional, and global companies and institutions specializing in healthcare services, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and medical technologies. The opening ceremony saw the presence of senior officials, experts, and academics from the UAE, the region, and around the world, solidifying ICPM's status as a leading specialized healthcare event.
ICPM is recognized for its focus on pharmaceutical manufacturing, fostering innovation, facilitating knowledge exchange, and building strategic partnerships that contribute to the development of advanced and sustainable healthcare solutions. The opening ceremony was attended by notable figures in the healthcare sector, including Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO of SPARK, and Dr. Adnan Al Matrooshi, President of the ICPM Conference and Exhibition.
An official tour of the exhibition halls followed the opening, allowing attendees to visit booths of participating companies and explore the latest products, technologies, and solutions in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The first day featured high-level B2B meetings, scientific lectures, workshops, corporate presentations, academic competitions, and the honoring of distinguished individuals in pharmacy and medical fields.
Hussain Al Mahmoudi commented on the occasion, highlighting the qualitative and accelerated growth of the ICPM event. He emphasized the participation of specialized companies, academic institutions, and international experts as evidence of ICPM's importance as a platform for knowledge exchange and innovation in pharmaceutical industries and medical technologies. Al Mahmoudi reiterated SPARK's commitment to the healthcare sector and the significance of the event in transforming innovation into tangible economic and societal value.
The three-day conference offers a comprehensive scientific program with specialized lectures, workshops, and panel discussions on the latest developments in pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical technologies, digital transformation in healthcare, and artificial intelligence applications. The event includes signing memoranda of understanding, cooperation agreements, and commercial partnerships to strengthen future collaboration and stimulate local economic growth.
The conference and exhibition are expected to draw a large number of visitors, professionals, and stakeholders from the UAE and abroad, reinforcing ICPM's role as a premier platform for knowledge exchange, partnership development, and investment support in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector.